Is Austria Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Austria
Safety rating
Women living in Austria consider the safety level to be very high, with an overall safety rating of 4.5 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Austria consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.9 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 4% percentage of women in Austria have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.
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Crime & Safety Statistics
Based on 301 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.5/5 | Very Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 4/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.6/5 | Very Safe |
Crime rate: | 1.9/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.9/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.6/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.5/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Austria?
Vienna
Very safe, bit of racist people here and there but hey, Hitler was from here, it's genetic. You can be pretty careless with your stuff and nobody will touch it or take it. Except gloves at university. Someone took mine I am sure
Posted: July 20, 2025Salzburg
Salzburg is such a charming and magical Place to be! With its beautiful old Town and landmarks, especially the Lakes around - my study Town is just stunning 🌼 Also when I Go out the Night, After working late or coming Home from an caraoke evening in One of the Many Irish pubs I feel so Safe - but I can only rate the Situation in the old Town because of my flat being part of it! From 9/10pm on in the evening there is noone anymore in the streets, it is Not very noisy or crowded a part from the rudolfskai where all of the Night Life happens! I Walk often alone when I Come Home Late, cause I dont worry about anything ! There is just One quarter of the City that I Heart to be more busy by Night: it is Lehen! But it is away from the Oldtown, so i cannot validate the Information ! All in all - you‘ll feel very Safe in our Beautiful Little Salzburg! 🌟
Posted: July 17, 2025
Lucyy
Vienna
Vienna is a really safe city! Of course there are some places you shouldn't go alone at night but those places are really rare! It's a really modern country, we almost have light in every street. Public transport is always a bit crowded, but most of the time, there is no reason to worry about getting robbed or touched. But as always - you shouldn't walk around blind and reckless because you never know what's going on in other people's heads
Posted: July 17, 2025
Sophie
Vienna
I‘ve lived in many cities and Voenna has been by far the safest. There are zones I do not feel great like outer disctricts, but especially the center and surrounding areas are quite secure. I was sexually harassed around three times in the public transport but I‘ve also lived here for over 15 years and overall it’s much better than other cities.
Posted: July 17, 2025
Lilli
Salzburg
From our experience salzburg is an amazing city for travelers all around the world. However some form of herasment my accur when your in the wrong part of town, We have only had minor inconveniences , regarding the safety of the city but in general the crime rates are very low. If you have any questions, we will be very happy to answer them !
Posted: July 12, 2025Schlierbach
Schlierbach is very safe. It's a rather small village and the people are all kind. I have lived here for almost 19 years and I have always felt safe and have never experienced any harassment or something similar.
Posted: July 8, 2025Is Austria worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 100 experiences from female travelers
Joanne
Germany
Hallstatt, Group travel
My friends and I went to Hallstatt in April. It’s such a beautiful and peaceful place! There were many tourists even though it wasn’t peak season. Still, it was a great trip and we really enjoyed it! 😆
Posted: July 22, 2025Joanne
Germany
Vienna, Group travel
Vienna is a beautiful city and I felt really safe when I visited there. The signs are clear and the transportation is really convenient. If you forget to by ticket before you get in the car, most of the trains have machines. You can buy it immediately.
Posted: July 22, 2025Safety in Austria
Vienna
Salzburg
Graz
Innsbruck
Villach
Baden
Linz
Passau
Burgenland
Klagenfurt
Ellmau
Bregenz
Krems An Der Donau
Wolfsberg
Ferlach
Worgl
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